Tia Mowry, known for her roles on sitcoms like “Sister, Sister” and “The Game,” surprised fans with her dance moves at the recent BET Awards. Noreaga, the legendary rapper and host of the social blue carpet, caught Mowry busting a crip walk to Kendrick Lamar’s music.
The moment sparked a conversation on social media, captured with the hashtag #BETAwards. Here’s a breakdown of what went down:
- The Move: Mowry impressed onlookers with her smooth crip walk, a dance style with roots in Los Angeles hip hop culture.
- The Music: The specific Kendrick Lamar song that inspired Mowry’s dance moves remains unknown, but it adds context to the moment, suggesting she was feeling the energy of a West Coast rap icon.
- The Revelation: Noreaga, a respected figure in hip hop himself, playfully coaxed Mowry into revealing which “West Coast legend” taught her the move.
The clip of Mowry’s dance quickly went viral, with fans expressing their delight. Many praised her unexpected talent, with comments like “Tia out here showing off her hidden skills!” and “Who knew she could move like that?!”
The mystery of her West Coast dance teacher further fueled the conversation. Some speculated on social media, with names like Snoop Dogg and Too Short being playfully thrown around.
Mowry’s impromptu dance performance provided a lighthearted and unexpected highlight of the BET Awards. It showcased her connection to hip hop culture and her willingness to have fun on a night celebrating Black excellence in entertainment.
While the identity of her dance instructor remains a secret, Mowry’s moves certainly stole the show for a moment, proving that talent can come from surprising places.
Watch the video below
“And I saw you Crip Walking to Kendrick Lamar.” 😂
Our social BLUE carpet host and Hip Hop icon @noreaga talked to @TiaMowry and found out which West Coast legend taught her how to pop out and show y’all how it’s done on the dance floor. #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/gfDM3DDiZs
— BET (@BET) July 2, 2024
